Wrapping Up October
- Debra Flaming
- Oct 31
- 2 min read
The fields at Flaming Acres are wearing their late-season glory—golden leaves, crisp air, and rows of freshly unearthed dahlia clumps that remind us just how much beauty was rooted here this summer. As we are wrapping up October, we can’t help but look back with gratitude for how far we’ve come in this harvest.
Our west field has been an absolute delight this week! The tuber clumps are strong, healthy, and plentiful—proof that our new harvesting method is truly paying off. Each lift of the digger reveals another row of promise for next spring’s blooms, and we’re thankful beyond words for the faithful hands that have made this possible.
Steve and Cathy have been steadfast partners through every muddy bootprint and chilly morning, and our teenage helpers continue to amaze us with their energy and good humor. Together, we’ve found a joyful rhythm—digging, washing, dividing, and labeling our way toward the finish line. We’ll be working through the weekend to complete processing all we’ve harvested so far, and what a satisfying feeling it is to see those bins filling up!
Tomorrow marks November 1st, and with it comes a little celebration for our community. We’ll be drawing one lucky subscriber to win our October Giveaway: a Fall-Inspired Tuber Bundle (shipping March/April 2026). It’s our way of saying thank you for following along and sharing in this season of growth and gratitude.
Subscribers also received their October Printable—“From Bloom to Keepsake: Dahlia Drying Guide”, a step-by-step tutorial to preserve dahlias for crafts, shadow boxes, or simply to hold a little color through the winter months. And if you haven’t yet watched it, be sure to enjoy our Behind-the-Scenes Fall Bloom Tour video—a stroll through the fields in all their autumn splendor.
As I turn the page on the calendar tomorrow, I’ll be finishing up the November Perks for our subscribers, full of new ways to stay inspired and connected through the quieter months ahead.
With gratitude from the field,
Debra Flaming
